Raheem Sterling has informed Brendan Rodgers he no longer wants to play for him and that is why his wish is to leave Liverpool.

Sterling says that his discontent with Rodgers was due to the manager not taking him seriously last season about his desire to leave Anfield to further his career. 

City have had a £40 million bid turned down by Liverpool but remain interested in buying Sterling. But it is understood City have no plans to make a higher offer for a player valued at £50 million by Liverpool.

Liverpool may decide that it is better if Sterling is not part of the squad as Rodgers continues his preparations for the season.